GRANTS

Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP)

Sub-Grants for Training and Planning (funded by US DOT)

Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) will provide grant funds to local government to support hazardous materials training and planning. Training grants are for funding eligible training for public sector employees to respond to incidents involving the transportation of hazardous materials. Training should be developed and delivered in accordance with requirements for emergency responders under National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard 472, and should enhance the capabilities of states, territories, and Native American governments. Planning grants are for funding approved projects that focus on hazardous materials transportation.

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WEM Information

Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) is the lead state agency charged with coordinating the state's planning, preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery efforts for natural and man-caused disasters.

WEM operates a 24-hour emergency hotline to answer calls reporting hazardous materials spills, requests for state assistance in search and rescue missions, severe weather events, public health problems, and other threats to public safety.